The story of Michael Island's life, could be a movie in itself! Michael went from working as a Security Guard on the production set of Showtime's "The Chi" to actually starring in the series! When the Producers were looking to cast someone for the iconic role of "Big Mike" aka "The Boogeyman" a physically imposing, malevolent drug kingpin; they looked no further than Michael, who was already working as a Security Guard on their set! Michael was no stranger to hustling and surviving on the streets, and had even spent some time behind bars during his youth. He brought a swaggering boldness to the role, that no other actor could emulate. The rest is history! Michael Island is a rising star and a perfect casting choice for big-budget action films, along side of stars such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Denzel Washington, Vin Diesel and Mark Wahlberg. Look for Michael in more riveting, upcoming episodes of "The Chi."